and bright? What if saying “Merry X-mas” was not trying to cross-out Christ, but rather, was serving as a sign that the Christ of Christmas, himself, crosses out your trying? As you may know ...

Wishing you and yours a bright and beautiful Christmas ... Merry friends, Merry Christmas, Merry everything! May faithful friends gather near us once more. Me + you = Laughing all the way.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! May your days ahead be as vibrant as this festive season. May you shine as bright as the Christmas lights because you deserve it all.

When I respond “Thank you. Merry Christmas,” I sometimes sense that I have actually created some tension. While many of those to whom I wish “Merry Christmas” may actually be happy that ...